Materials Manager

nVent; Hitchcock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Materials Management leader to drive daily and strategic operations across the materials function. You will provide resources, direction, and problem-solving to meet business goals while promoting a lean, high-engagement culture on the plant floor and in the office.

The role requires 3+ years of leadership in manufacturing, strong communication, and a proven ability to implement process improvements and change management across fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Ideally 3+ years leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence.
• Efficiently operate computer programs including Microsoft Office.
• Clear understanding of Lean Manufacturing mindset.
• Change Management with knowledge of process improvement concepts and methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate daily and strategic management as the Materials Management leader.
• Provide adequate resources, ongoing work direction, and problem solving to ensure business goals are met.
• Drive continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving and recognizing exceptional work.
• Be highly visible to associates and promote hands-on, high involvement problem solving in support of Materials function.
• Develop, coach and implement Materials Management methodologies in line with Lean mindset to drive sustained improvements.
• Lead transformational projects that improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cash.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean thinking

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Change management

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Lead and facilitate daily and strategic management as the Materials Management leader
• Provide adequate resources, ongoing work direction, and problem solving to ensure business goals are met
• Drive and lead a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving and decision making as well as recognizing them for exceptional work
• Be highly visible to associates and promote hands‑on, high involvement approaches to problem solving in support of the Materials function
• Develop, coach and implement Materials Management methodologies in line with nVent's Lean mindset to drive sustained improvements in velocity and inventory accuracy
• Lead transformational projects that improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cash

YOU HAVE:

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Ideally 3+ years leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to present and influence views in a clear and compelling manner
• Efficiently operate computer programs including Microsoft Office
• Clearly demonstrate understanding of Lean Manufacturing mindset
• Change Management with the knowledge of process improvement concepts and methods, along with the flexibility and adaptability to accept, support, and deploy new processes in a changing business environment
• Function in a rapidly changing, fast paced environment, with a positive attitude
• Rotate between an office and plant floor seamlessly

WE HAVE:

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers.

We’re known for being: Innovative & adaptable Dedicated to absolute integrity Focused on the customer first Respectful and team oriented Optimistic and energizing Accountable for performance

Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well‑being.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back‑up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well‑being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

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At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.